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Subtract 5/48 from 10/7

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 5/48

10/7 - 5/48 is 445/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    10/7 = 10 × 48/7 × 48 = 480/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/336 - 35/336 = 480 - 35/336 = 445/336
  5. In mixed form: 1109/336

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